2023 Hyundai Kona ElectricFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
134
MPGe
Highway
106
MPGe
Combined
120
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
258 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
9 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
27.5
City 24.6 / Hwy 31.0 kWh
Electric Motor
TBD

EPA-estimated range of 258 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 9 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 27.5 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
134
Hwy
106
Comb
120
Fuel cost: $600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$9,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
27.4801 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
24.6292 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
30.9646 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover Probability0.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. Top reported issues include electrical system, steering and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
3
Steering
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Fuel System
1
Brakes
1

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric problems by category: Electrical System: 3 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/10/2025ODI#11641784
The horn has been replaced multiple times for failing without ANY warning. The service department at the Hyundai dealer said that this is a known problem for the horns. The horns short out because moi…
SteeringFiled: 10/06/2023ODI#11548719
While driving at 60 miles per hour on an interstate, the car's steering system took control of the car and made a quick "S" maneuver. It took all of my strength to maintain control of my car. This inc…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/22/2023ODI#11528315
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Check Electric Vehicle System" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the de…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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